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Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan has created history in international cricket by becoming the first bowler in the world to take 200 wickets in T20 International cricket. He achieved this remarkable milestone during the second T20I match against Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 19 runs in the match. Rashid Khan played an important role with both bat and ball. Before the match, he needed just one wicket to reach the historic 200-wicket milestone. He completed the record by dismissing Tadiwanashe Marumani during Zimbabwe's run chase.
Rashid Khan Becomes First Bowler to Complete 200 T20I Wickets
Rashid Khan achieved this historic milestone in his 120th T20 International match. He dismissed Tadiwanashe Marumani to become the first bowler in the world to reach 200 wickets in men's T20I cricket.
Rashid delivered four overs in the match, conceding 29 runs and taking one wicket. His achievement has added another major record to his impressive international career. He has also taken two five-wicket hauls in T20I cricket.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Rashid Khan Shines With Bat and Ball
Rashid Khan also made an impact with the bat in the second T20I against Zimbabwe. He played an explosive innings of 25 runs from just six deliveries, helping Afghanistan strengthen their total.
Afghanistan set a target of 222 runs for Zimbabwe. However, the Zimbabwean team failed to complete the chase and lost the match by 19 runs.
Rashid's all-round contribution and record-breaking wicket made the match even more special for Afghanistan cricket fans.
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Rashid Khan is now at the top of the list of leading wicket-takers in T20 International cricket. Several experienced international bowlers feature behind him, but no other bowler has reached the 200-wicket mark.
Here are the leading wicket-takers among Full-Member teams:
| Bowler | Country | T20I Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 200 |
| Adil Rashid | England | 173 |
| Ish Sodhi | New Zealand | 165 |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 164 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 163 |
Only a small group of bowlers have managed to take 150 or more wickets in T20 International cricket, making Rashid's achievement even more impressive.
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Rashid Khan Also Holds the Record for Most Overall T20 Wickets
Rashid Khan's dominance is not limited to international cricket. He also holds the record for taking the most wickets in overall T20 cricket.
According to the supplied statistics, Rashid has played 551 T20 matches and claimed 742 wickets. He is the first bowler to cross the 700-wicket mark in this format.
West Indies spinner Sunil Narine is second on the list with 658 wickets, while former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo finished his T20 career with 631 wickets.
Rashid Khan Sets a New Benchmark in T20 Cricket
Rashid Khan's historic achievement is a proud moment for Afghanistan cricket. Becoming the first bowler to take 200 wickets in T20 International cricket highlights his consistency and outstanding bowling skills.
His ability to perform under pressure and contribute with the bat makes him one of the most valuable players in the shortest format. With this record, Rashid Khan has set a new benchmark for T20 bowlers around the world.
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